But I didn't expect you to give it to me." "Oh, we have got plenty." "I dunno how I can carry it home," said the lady hesitatingly.

"I wonder ef some of your folks won't be going up our way within a day or two." "We will send it.

I guess father'll be going up to-morrow." "Then ef you can spare it you might send round a gallon, an' ef there's anything to pay I'll pay for it." This little business arrangement being satisfactorily adjusted, and the pie consumed, Mrs.Payson got up and said she must be going.
"I'm afraid you haven't got rested yet, Mrs.Payson." "I ain't hardly," was the reply; "but I guess I shall stop on the way at Mis' Frost's.

Tell your ma I'll come up an' see her ag'in afore long." "Yes, ma'am." "An' you won't forget to send over that cider ?" "No, ma'am." "I'm ashamed to trouble ye, but their ain't anybody over to our house that I can send.

There's Tom grudges doin' anything for his old grandma'am.